Chief Information Officer

Overview:

The Chief Information Officer will develop, plan, and help implement an innovative information technology (IT) strategy that meets the company s business needs, delivers optimal return on investment, and maintains utmost security.

Responsibilities:

• Oversees projects and assignments within the Information Systems (IS) department.
• Leads efficient operation of the team so that prompt modernization and upgrades of IS are performed as needed.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for evaluating, implementing, and managing new software systems, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, seamless integration, and effective adoption across departments.
• Collaborates with executive team members to identify ways IT can assist the company in achieving its business and financial goals.
• Identifies new IS developments and technologies; anticipates resulting organizational modifications.
• Managing our compliance programs with respect to information security.
• Ensures that IT and network infrastructure adequately support the company's computing, data processing, and communications needs.
• Communicates the company's goals, projects, and timelines to the affected departments and plans ways to execute those goals within the department.
• Establishes long-term IS needs and plans and develops strategies for developing systems and acquiring software and hardware necessary to meet those needs.
• Assists as top-level contact for end users in determining IS requirements and/or solutions.
• Ensures compliance with government regulations that apply to systems operations.

• Facilitates and manages developing, modifying, and operating security protocols, including intrusion detection and prevention systems to protect the organization's information from breach or loss.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent ability to conceptualize long-term business goals and develop orderly processes to accomplish those goals.
• Understanding of Newstar s Enterprise, Sales and Scheduling, Data Rails financial planning, Microsoft 365, Microsoft SharePoint, Document Locator, and Power BI.

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field is required.
• Master s degree in business administration, Computer Science, or Information Technology preferred.
• At least 15 years of experience in the administration of information systems and technology, with an increasing level of responsibility throughout.
• Discretionary compensation range $200K-$350K based on experience. Competitive bonus opportunity.